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Bomb squad called when Portland teen blows up science experiment

CREATED Dec. 10, 2012

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PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) -- Officers from the Portland police bomb squad were investigating a small blast scene Sunday outside Sitton Elementary School when a woman told them what happened.

She said her 16-year-old son blew up his science experiment with fireworks. It left a small divot in the grass.

Officers talked to the teen and determined there was no intent to damage property and no danger, so he was not charged.